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German worksheet with excerpt from Dürrenmatt's "Die Ankunft" and comprehension questions about Claire Zachanassian's arrival in Güllen.
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Die Ankunft (The Visit): Reading and Comprehension

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This printable German-language worksheet introduces 8th graders to the opening of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play "Der Besuch der alten Dame." Students predict how Claire Zachanassian arrives in the impoverished town of Güllen, read the scene, and answer comprehension questions about who arrives, where the play is set, and how the characters compare. Suitable for German literature units, drama study, or guided reading in German class.

Subject:
Foreign Languages
Topic:
German
Grade Level:
8th Grade
Updated February 2026

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